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Divine Shakti Mandir

EIN 46-0839258 · Frazier Park, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak14 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Assist anyone interested in going through transformation in mind, life and body and to manifest Knowledge, Love and Truth on Earth through the teachings of 'MaiJi' Simranjit Dhillon and relative scriptures. Established locations proved seekers with a place to congregate and receive support for their spiritual path.

Income
$128,904
Spending
$152,121
Reserves
-5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 14 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (mutual benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $99,694 spent. Housing for Spiritual Retreat - Provides accommodations, meals and other living expenses for members who wish to dedicate a period of time to spiritual work and contemplation. The ashram houses long-term members as well as those looking to devote shorter periods of time to an ashram lifestyle of spiritual contemplation, studying scripture, chanting and seva (selfless service). More then 30 people benefitted in 2024.
  2. Classes and Meditations Satsangs with Mai - MaiJi (Simranjit Dhillon) holds spiritual gatherings regularly. Satsang is a Sanskrit word; Sat meaning "Truth," Sangha meaning "gathering" Satsang can be understood as coming together in the presence of Truth. This program is led at Divine Shakti Mandir's official locations but can be attended worldwide via teleconference. Program consists of classes, discussions, Q&A and meditation. MaiJi shares from her personal experiences and realizations as well as incorporating teachings and realizations of other masters such as Sri Aurobindo, The Pondicherry Mother & Swami Sri Atmananda (Bhagavan).Topics consist of all that we encounter on earth, in spirit and beyond. Food and Drinks may be provided for those that attend physically. Over 100 successful completions in 2024, many in person and many more via audio/video conferences.
  3. $11,279 spent. Sending Love to Earth - MaiJi (Simranjit Dhillon) and Divine Shakti Mandir directors travel the United States and abroad, where ever is a sincere call in the Heart for Love, Knowledge, Truth on Earth or for spiritual transformation of the mind, life and body. Program includes meditations, meals, personal consultations, classes, group chanting, spiritual discourse, pranayama or reading. More then 100 people benefitted in 2024.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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